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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 165.96 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 165.96 and 91.09 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 165.96 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/165.96 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 165.96 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 15,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117.30/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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